Social Engineering Attacks
Manpreet Kaur Aiden, Sonia Chhabra, Shweta Mayor Sabharwal, Alaa Ali Hameed · 2024
Rapid technological advancements have made it simpler for people to connect and have made private information accessible on social networking and network platforms, some of which may not always be safe. This has made it easier for social engineering assaults to threaten and violate people's confidentiality. Social engineering crimes are committed with the intent of duping customers and staff members into providing private information, like login credentials, while simultaneously spreading malware. Instead of employing technological devices and software, hackers find it easier to exploit people's inherent predisposition to believe. As a result, attacks through social engineering are among the most harmful ones that compromise the confidentiality and safety of individuals and businesses. This chapter investigates attempts at social engineering, which take advantage of psychological vulnerabilities to manipulate people and organizations. It gives an overview of the different forms, purposes, and aims of social engineering. Even with conventional methods of attack, the psychological strategies employed by social engineers are explored. The various detection techniques, such as scientific and behavioral signs, are addressed. The use of reliable authorization and creating a culture of security are mentioned as preventative measures. Emerging trends, like artificial intelligence-powered detection, and scenarios from real-life situations and legal consequences are examined. The chapter provides learners with understanding and valuable knowledge to defend against malicious social engineering attempts properly.